A
fixed field that comprises the first 24 character positions (00-23) of
each record and provides information for the processing of the record.
Only three positions are implemented in UNBIS name authority records.

Position 05:

Record
status. Indicates the relation of the record to a file.

c
= Corrected or revised. A change has been made to the record.
n
= New.

Position 06:

Type of record. Indicates
the characteristics and defines the components of the record.